How do I get Form M in Nigeria?
To open an e-Form M the importer requires the following:
- Certificate of Incorporation/Registration of the company in Nigeria.
- Registration with Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS)
- Proforma Invoice.
- Insurance.
- A Product Certificate (PC) for items regulated by SON.
What is Form M and BA number?
Forms M/ BA Numbers are generated after Form M has been submitted to the Nigerian Customs for Approval via the SINGLE WINDOW FOR TRADE Platform. Customers get an alert immediately the Form M has been Submitted and Approved respectively.
What is a Form M?
Form M is a mandatory statutory document to be completed by all importers for importation of goods into Nigeria.
How can I get form m Online?
Step-by-step Procedure on How to Open e Form ‘M’
- Step 1: Register your TIN with the Trade Portal Under FIRS Services. Enter your TIN.
- Step 2: Log in. Log in to the Single Trade Portal using the TIN as username and the password created as password.
- Step 3: Start e-Form M Application.
- Step 4: Complete all the Tabs.
Where do I get Form M?
Where can importers obtain the e-Form M? The e-Form M can be obtained on the Federal Government of Nigeria Single Window for Trade portal or through the assistance of the importer’s Authorized Dealer Bank.
How long does form M take?
Upon receipt of the Form M with the necessary attached pre-import documents as detailed above the NCS will review the application and either accept or reject it within one working day. If “accepted” the NCS will register the e-Form M in the Single Window Trade system.
What is HS code in form M?
The Harmonized [Commodity Description & Coding] System (HS) code is the internationally standardized system of names & numeric classification unique to each item of import.
How does form M work?
An E-Form M is a mandatory documentation process put in place by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to monitor goods that are imported into the country as well as enable collection of import duties where applicable.
What is the validity of Form M in Nigeria?
The initial validity period of an approved e-Form “M” for general merchandise shall be 180 days, which may be extended for 180 more days by the Authorized Dealer Bank. For capital goods, the initial validity of an approved e-Form “M” shall be 365 days subject to a maximum extension of another 365 days.
How can I know my HS code in Nigeria?
The HS Code will also appear on Product Certificates (PCR and PCL) as well as the SONCAP Certificate. If you are not sure about the HS Code of your products you may refer to the Nigeria Customs Service website where you can find the Nigeria CET Tariff Section and Chapters and/or the complete list of Nigeria CET Code.
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How many digits is the HS code?
six-digit
The HS assigns specific six-digit codes for varying classifications and commodities. Countries are allowed to add longer codes to the first six digits for further classification.